On Sunday, June 21, 2015, the GIPC Band premiered Dave's ninth original composition, "Father's Day." Written with inspiration from his children and Genesis, the song's lyrics explores both Dave's relationship with his children and God's with his. Featuring the excellent GIPC band, Doug Scott, Godfrey Porter, Michael Karoub, and Jason Cassell.

You can see all nine original songs performed by the GIPC band on this YouTube playlist.

"Father’s Day" by Dave Martin

When God looked down at all that He had madeHe saw it was good, that’s what they say.And when his children looked up to Him with love,That was the first father’s day.

And it was good.Yeah, it was good.

How can you be so much like meAnd be yourself in so many ways? I’ll give you everything, a gift you can’t repay,Your Father’s love is here to stay.

How can you be so much like meAnd still surprise me with the things that you say?I’ll give you everything, just show your children the way,And every day is Father’s day.

Now every father knows all children must grow,Change, and move away.Because those kids, you see, they're really you and me,And we’re made to stumble along the way.

How can you be so much like meAnd be yourself in so many ways? I’ll give you everything, a gift you can’t repay,Your Father’s love is here to stay.

How can you be so much like meAnd still surprise me with the things that you say?I’ll give you everything, just show your children the way,And every day is Father’s day.

Last night, The Classics performed a "tribute" show in Auburn Hills. Michelle Leonard wowed the audience as Patsy Cline, Mike "Moose" Shriver showed off his dance moves as Elvis, and I split my time between an impression of Ol' Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra, and Rock and Roll's greatest tenor, Roy Orbison. While a fedora was all I needed to get the Sinatra vibe, it took a little "extra" to mimic Roy - and the results are here for you to see. Enjoy!